Chicago’s Architecture
Lesson Overview: This collaborative lesson plan focuses on teaching students to merge concepts from geometry with architectural design principles, enabling them to create their own building designs. Students explore how geometric shapes influence architecture in Chicago, develop their own original designs with peer feedback, and then translate their 2D elevation drawings into 3D models using TinkerCAD software. The plan integrates national arts standards with State non-arts content in a project that allows students to engage in both critical thinking and creative expression. Through this approach, students learn about the intersection of design and usability while developing digital literacy skills and exploring personal creativity.
